Pregnancy and Childbirth
I often hear quotes about parenting that causes some impressive eye rolls. My favorite is “Kids don’t come with a manual,” which is technically accurate until you realize hundreds of articles and blogs are written about parenting daily. There are also far more helpful quotes that come from parents, particularly dad quotes. As a dad […]
I like to think my wife and I have a somewhat unique relationship. We’ve been married nearly five years and lived together for six. From the beginning, we always split chores and responsibilities right down the middle. So, when we found out she was pregnant with our daughter in late 2019, we wanted parenting to […]
I have an interesting connection to dad jokes. I never heard my dad tell a single one, but my mom has a special talent for making us groan. She lived for those moments, telling a joke and watching an entire room of people roll their eyes. She still does! When I became a father, a […]
Fathers being present during childbirth is a recent phenomenon, increasing in frequency since the 1970s. Much of the research into mental health conditions pre-and post-natally has focused on women. However, more men are witnessing and being a part of labor and delivery. Their responses/support directly influences their partner. So, understanding how they are impacted by […]
My daughter Adley is about to turn two and is knee-deep in what I like to call the “testing phase.” Recently, we were playing with toys in our living room when my wife, Katie, took a break from work to say hi. She works from home, so this is a regular treat for us. It […]